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Board and Management

Our Board

Elected by the voting members of the Association, The YMCA's Volunteer Board of Directors supports the objectives of the Association and are committed to a balanced consideration of the needs, values and interests of all our members and stakeholders. In their governance of the YMCA they provide vision, strategic leadership, community relationships and stewardship.

The following are the current members of the board:

Jon Schwab, President
Schwab & Co. Chartered Accountant

Peter Donnelly, Finance / Audit Chair
Manager - Energy Risk & Analysis Cancarb Ltd.

Todd O'Reilly, Past President
Investment Advisor - RBC Dominion Securities

Tim Martin, Goverance Chair
Vice President - Midwest Surveys

Brian Widmer, Director
Investment Advsior CIBC Wood Gundy Medicine Hat Office

Terry Chapman, Director
Coordinator - Medicine Hat College Dept of Hummanities & Social Sciences

Monique Fernquist, Director
Nurse Educator - Alberta Health Services

Leasa Baynham, Director
Mobile Mortgage Specialist

Donna M. Yancie-Schneider, Director

Dr. Michael Bering, Director
Orthopedic Surgeon

Ed Lundberg, Director

Management Staff - Strategic Team

Partnered with our Board of Directors, we are a YMCA professional staff team committed to building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. We demand the best in each and everyone that participates in the strategic planning process. We are committed to enriching our community with programs that enhance the growth and development of all that are involved. We also deliver programs and services as a response to the community's expectations of the YMCA. We are a charity!

Jim Smith
Chief Executive Officer
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Colette Freidt
General Manager, South Ridge Branch / Youth Works Employment Centre
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Scott Richter
General Manager, Downtown Branch / YMCA Camp Elkwater
M.Sc. (Kin); B.PAS (Sports Admin.)
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Sandra Warkentin
Manager of Child Care Centres / Day Homes
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